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199: The Invisible Time Thief: Context Switching and Productivity

July 25, 2023

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? Are you constantly switching between tasks, apps, and projects? If so, you may be a victim of context switching, the number one productivity killer. In this episode of the Serve Scale Soar podcast, I’ll discuss the harmful effects of context switching on productivity and share tips for […]

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Are you feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? Are you constantly switching between tasks, apps, and projects?

If so, you may be a victim of context switching, the number one productivity killer. In this episode of the Serve Scale Soar podcast, I’ll discuss the harmful effects of context switching on productivity and share tips for eliminating this time-waster.

According to Forbes, the average person switches between nine or more apps per day, wasting 40 hours per month on context switching.  In this episode, I’m sharing practical advice for combating this productivity killer. I suggest identifying moments of context switching, using Do Not Disturb mode, setting up work times, consolidating tools, and creating batch days.

By streamlining processes and eliminating unnecessary tasks, you can significantly reduce context switching and boost productivity. So stop multitasking and start focusing on deep work. Say goodbye to context switching and hello to a more productive workday!

Here’s A Glance Of The Episode:

00:01:46 Differentiating contact switching from multitasking in work.
00:03:05 Switching apps and answering notifications disrupt flow.
00:07:37 Scheduled focus time, minimize distractions, simplify tools.
00:11:37 Work-focused Tuesdays, podcasting Wednesdays for scheduling.
00:13:40 Eliminate contact switching, save time, and choose activities.
00:16:26 Tips for context switching, don’t respond immediately.

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Key Takeaways:

1. The Impact of Context Switching:– Explore the negative effects of context switching and how it disrupts productivity.

  •  Learn why consolidating and organizing your tools is crucial for efficiency.
  • Explore the negative effects of context switching and how it disrupts productivity.

2. Batch Days and Essential Tasks:

  • Uncover the power of creating batch days for specific tasks to optimize efficiency.
  • Identify and eliminate unessential tasks, focusing only on those that truly contribute to your goals

3. The Dangers of Distractions:

  • Understand the detrimental impact of distractions on your ability to stay focused.

4. Evaluating Tasks for Value:

  • Gain insights into evaluating tasks and eliminating those that don’t provide value.
  • Discover effective strategies for reducing the number of apps and contacts you use, streamlining your workflow.

5. Tailoring and Streamlining Offers:

  •  Delve into the importance of tailoring and streamlining your offers to minimize context switching.
  • Learn how tools like Dubsado, HoneyBook, and ClickUp can help streamline processes and eliminate unnecessary contact switching.

6. The Productivity Benefits:

  • Understand the significant impact of reducing contact switching on your overall productivity.
  • Discover the potential time savings and how to utilize that extra time for your personal well-being and leisure activities.

7. Strategies for Managing Contact Switching:

  • Explore practical strategies like using the “Do Not Disturb” mode and working in deep work cycles to maintain focus.
  • Learn how to identify moments of multitasking and context switching and establish habits to prevent them.

Join Brandi Mowles, where you’ll gain valuable insights into overcoming the invisible time thief. Discover how to reclaim your time, boost productivity, and achieve the success you deserve. Don’t forget to share your own tips and takeaways from this episode to serve as inspiration for others.

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Brandi Mowles is the host of the Serve Scale Soar® podcast which is a podcast dedicated to helping service-based entrepreneurs scale their online business to five-figure months so they can soar into six-figure years. Brandi is a wife, mom and in less than one year, created a six-figure business. Now she is spilling all her secrets so you can too.

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